Let’s talk white sneakers for a moment. They have been on trend for a while now and I don’t foresee them going anywhere anytime soon! From no show socks to low rise socks there isn’t any way you can’t wear these beauties! Most designers have made their own versions of this wardrobe staple, but this fashion trend doesn’t have to break the bank! My two favorite pairs @colehaan and @katespadeny were scooped up from Nordstrom Rack for under $100! From Converse to Gucci there are so many different styles that match the white sneaker trend.
I like to throw my sneakers with jeans, dresses, shorts, skirts… and even under gowns! See our YouTube hack on how to keep your white sneakers clean here.
When I reflect on pictures in my camera roll, I see my white sneakers appear in so many photos from school parent meetings to strolls with my family on vacay. If you don’t own a pair or need a new pair, check out some of my tops picks!
Ok, ok, I love Oprah’s picks each year. This year is no different. She has managed to pull together a list of items that immediately struck a chord with me for a different people in my life. So here is what I will be shopping and (shhhh!) for whom. See all of our gift guides here.
So I think I will be scooping this up for my Mom and Mother In Law. It has long lasting LED lights IN THE BAG which makes seeing what is inside easier – its so genius I wish I had thought of it!
With all of our devices needing USB ports the two slots in my car just doesn’t cut it! Thank got this genius product has my back and can support up to 5 devices!!! This may be the best stocking stuffer ever! This would also be an AWESOME gift for a teacher too, see all of our gift guides here!
Doodling can be so therapeutic. I have so many creative and artistic people in my family that for $25, this gift is a steal! Drop this in your cart for the artsy one in your family (ahem Dad).
Ok, the blogger in my could not resist these adorable mittens and with my upcoming trip to Chicago, I scooped these up for myself and Sonia and Shelly (of course)!
Does anyone else NOT UNTIE their laces every time they take off their sneakers. I have been sliding my sneakers on and off for years, so these cuties by APL are right up my alley. No laces, no fuss! With so many color choices- how could you not scoop these up for the new year.
I have two daughters ages 7 and 8 and currently all they care about are crafts and SLIME (BEST slime kit on the market is linked here – you’re welcome)! So for less than $40 I can give them hours of entertainment with a cute modern twist on a craft box. Santa will be putting this under the tree FOR SURE!
I bought a knock off one of these years ago and used it till it literally could not go on. With skincare at the top of my mind lately a new face brush has been on my list for a while. Although this may be one of the more expensive items on this list, with something that I plan on using often and on my face, I think it may be worth the splurge.
When I saw this I literally added it my cart instantly. My lasagna can get so sloppy and slippery sometimes its embarrassing! Chicago Metallic has solved this problem by breaking up the pan into three sections and I LOVE IT!
If you have not made the switch to Apple Airpods yet you are missing out, Sonia and I use these all day, everyday! These have an incredible battery life and charge in the case they come in. They are $150 at the Apple store and $144 here, so add these to your cart and be hands free for life!
Last but not least are these beautiful earrings. Hoops in general are a go-to chicks look and I looked around for a cheaper version of these earrings and failed! They fall flawlessly and look so elegant that they may actually be worth the price.
Well I hope you found this gift guide helpful. Its not too early to start stashing stuff and crossing off names. I love giving gifts all year round but the holidays are extra special!
Cheers,
Your Chick,
Rina
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I had been down about the condition of my favorite Gucci sneakers recently and decided to do something about it. Instead of just replacing them, I decided to try out a quick five minute and five dollar solution to my problem. I had worn these so much (see them here and here) that they had gotten so dirty and I hated the way that they started to look. I tried my go-to solution for everything which is baby wipes with no success. But then I tried the magic eraser by Mr. Clean and was thrilled with my results.
Here is the step by step process for restoring your sneakers to ‘like new’ :
Wipe down sneakers first with a baby wipe or wet towel to get off obvious ‘gunk’
Fill a bowl with warm water.
Dip magic eraser into the bowl.
Begin gently rubbing your sneakers. You can repeat this step as many times as necessary.
Wipe off with a clean towel.
Protip: Wash the laces too! My whites were mis-matched until I did this.
The Magic Eraser can also be used gently on handbags as well. I was able to save my shoes in less than five minutes and I was so excited that I had to share it with you! The way I look at it is that you will buy it once and always have it for your shoes and your family’s shoes!
Living in the South, the sun is strong and HOT! As someone who loves the outdoors and spending time doing stuff with my kids means getting a whole lot of fresh air. There was time where I would wear wedges to the zoo, but thankfully, sneakers are trending with dresses, skirts, and shorts. Now it’s so much easier to be trendy and cute with a cute pair of white kicks. I do wear different sneakers for the gym and for family outings so I am going to focus on the later. I personally have about four pairs ranging from Adidas to Gucci, it just depends on the occasion, but a zoo outing for example is perfect for my Adidas Rose Gold sneakers.
Now that I have got my #OOTD together, my next thought goes to skin care. Neutrogena’s line of Healthy Skin Make Up has SPF 55 in it! It’s a great drugstore find that takes all skin colors into consideration and the fact that you plan to enjoy the sun. The liquid foundation has SPF 20 ( I am wearing color 100 Natural Tan) in and the pressed foundation has SPF 55 in it ( I use color 60 Natural Beige) !! It’s perfect for a family outing to the zoo! I almost always lather up with Neutrogena’s water resistant sunscreen lotion before applying makeup on days that I will be in the sun all day.
